The Proofreading Business Podcast
Episodes
From corporate burnout to proofreading freedom in Panama: Graduate interview with Amy Leyva
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
031: After three decades in the pharmacy and insurance world, Amy found herself in a soul-sucking job. Between rising stress, health challenges, and t...
How Tracey's proofreading side hustle gave her four-figure months and financial freedom. Graduate Interview with Tracey Nichols
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
030: After trying a handful of businesses that never quite clicked, Tracey Nichols discovered transcript proofreading -- and it changed everything for...
How this work-from-home mom built confidence and financial security as a transcript proofreader. Interview with Nerissa Hall
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if it does work out?Ever wondered if you could actually make money proofreading? If you’ve been searching for a way to earn income from home --...
From three jobs to full-time proofreader: How Sheila reinvented her career in her 60s. Graduate interview with Sheila Prochnow
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
028: Do you feel stuck in a dead-end job and wonder, Can I really build a new career from scratch? If so, you need to hear Sheila’s story.Sheila joi...
Family, faith, and making it work: How Katie built her proofreading business to support the life she needed. Graduate interview with Katie Hallmark
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
027: What if I told you you could have a work-from-home business that fits your life?We’re so used to (and tired of!) the idea of hustling to make a...
From nursing to freelance proofreading and motherhood: Graduate interview with Candace Camacho
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
026: You're thinking about proofreading...but you're wrestling with some serious imposter syndrome.You keep asking yourself:What if grammar ...
How to be patient with yourself as you start your business
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
025: If you’re like me, it's hard to start something new and not be instantly good at it. We go-getter people want to jump in and be the best r...
Balancing motherhood and business: Lisa's work-from-home journey as a transcriptionist, proofreader, and homeschool mom of five
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
024: Lisa Eldridge is a transcriptionist and transcript proofreader with over 20 years of experience owning her own freelance business -- and she&apos...
How this former court reporter found freedom and fulfillment as a transcript proofreader. Graduate interview with Renee Taylor
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
023: I have a surprise for you! One that’s been a long time in the making.I interviewed one of my OG grads on the podcast this week!That’s right –...
Do you trust yourself to be happy?
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
022: Am I the only one who does this weird thing where when you notice yourself feeling happy, you course correct to bring yourself back down?As soon ...
A dramatic mindset makeover: How this nurse in her 40s persevered and built her dream proofreading business. Graduate interview with Tristan Brant
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
021: Have you ever felt defeated after trying something new?Maybe you felt optimistic about learning a new skill (like transcript proofreading!) or ta...
Breaking free from the grind: Colleen's path to work-life balance as a transcript proofreader. Graduate interview with Colleen Hayes
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
020: English class was always Colleen's favorite class, and she loved reading and being analytical. She went to college for a degree in Literatur...
How this UK mom built a thriving transcript proofreading business to be present with her family: Graduate interview with Kerry Walters
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
019: Can you proofread transcripts even if you live outside of the US? Kerry Walters, a UK mom and successful transcript proofreader, says YES! Join K...
Do court reporters need proofreaders? A court reporter's perspective on transcript proofreading
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
018: Spoiler alert: Court reporters need (and want!) to work with transcript proofreaders.Seasoned court reporter Val Melkus joins me on this episode ...
Clearing your mental clutter: Practical strategies to manage overwhelm and make your proofreading business goals happen
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
017: Ever feel like you're stuck in a whirlwind of stress and overwhelm as you hustle to get your proofreading business off the ground? It's...
Living life to the fullest: How this 71-year-old retiree has fun making money on her terms as a transcript proofreader. Graduate interview with Deborah Schuster
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
016: At 71 years old, Deborah had had an extremely rewarding career she had recently retired from, and she was excited to take life at a slower pace. ...
The compliment effect: How your words make a difference as a proofreader
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
015: As proofreaders, we know the difference between "compliment" and "complement." In fact, as proofreaders, we're experts a...
From a toxic job in healthcare to finding happiness as a transcript proofreader: Graduate interview with Jill Bambauer
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#014: Jill had worked 20+ years in the healthcare industry, but her workplace environment was toxic. Instead of loving her job, she regularly found he...
How to travel the world for free as a proofreader and house sitter: Expert interview with Loni Nelson
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#013: Do you dream of traveling the world as a proofreader?Or maybe globe-trotting isn't your thing, but you'd like to take longer vacations...
From working nights in retail to CEO of her own business: How this mom found flexibility and financial freedom as a transcript proofreader
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#012: Samantha was making minimum wage working nights in retail. Last Christmas, she sold personal belongings to be able to afford gifts for her kids....
7 of your biggest transcript proofreading questions answered
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#011: If you've been thinking about transcript proofreading but still have a few questions to be sure this is a good fit, this episode is for you...
How a 71-year-old retired nurse started her successful transcript proofreading business: Graduate interview with Janet St. Angelo
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#010: Janet started her transcript proofreading business at 71 years old! She wanted to supplement her retirement income so she could live comfortably...
How this neurodivergent mom makes four figures a month as a proofreader: Graduate interview with Kat
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#009: Kat makes four figures a month as a transcript proofreader. She's neurodivergent. She's a wife and a mom. And she works a full-time jo...
Becoming a book editor: More than a red pen and grammar rules with guest expert Tara Whitaker
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#008: Expert book editor and coach Tara Whitaker joins me on this episode to discuss all things editing! She covers the different types of editing, ho...
From working full-time in a grocery store to being her own boss as a transcript proofreader
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
007: Kate went from working full-time at a grocery store, reporting to a boss, and dealing with workplace drama to working completely for herself as a...
Scoping: The secret, money-making freelance business
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#006: Scoping is a freelance business that can make you a few thousand dollars a month, but there's a good chance you've never heard of it...
How your attitude affects your success
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#005: Do you tend to downplay your goals? Do you think about them in terms of far away, many years down the road, just dreaming?In this episode, I sha...
How this nurse and mom of three makes money from home as a transcript proofreader: Graduate interview with Candis Lee
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#004: A mom never wears just one hat, and Candis isn't an exception. Candis is an RN, a wife, a mom...and a successful transcript proofreader. I...
The two (very different) types of proofreading
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#003: There are two very different types of proofreading -- general proofreading and transcript proofreading. Being good at or trained in one type d...
Your side hustle isn’t selfish
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#002: Starting a business takes time and when you're already busy, spending time on your business can feel selfish. Shouldn't you be spendin...
The podcast that almost never happened
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#001: If the thought of starting something new sounds intimidating to you -- or maybe you're feeling some imposter syndrome sneaking in -- know y...